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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.66, 1,663.04 and 802.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.66, 1,663.04 and 802.54 is: 1,202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.66 : 1,663.04 = 802.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.66/1,663.04 = 802.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.66x = 1,663.04 × 802.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.66x = 1,334,656.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,656.12/1,109.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.76

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